
Cloudberry
Rubus chamaemorus
Cloudberry is a prized arctic and subarctic fruiting perennial that produces distinctive amber-colored berries with a unique tart-sweet flavor, highly valued in Scandinavian cuisine. It demands acidic, nutrient-poor, consistently moist or boggy soil and cool temperatures, making it very challenging to grow outside its native range. Both male and female plants are needed for fruit production, and replicating its cool, humid, boreal habitat is essential for success.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days; Keep Soil Consistently Moist • Water Thoroughly And Regularly; Cloudberry Requires Consistently Moist, Boggy Conditions
Soil pH
4 – 5.2
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 7, 2021 by Magnus Puutiainen (cc-by-sa)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.